Mixtral 8x22B Instruct alternatives
Best Mixtral 8x22B Instruct alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Mixtral 8x22B Instruct, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Mixtral 8x22B Instruct
- Input / 1M
- $2
- Output / 1M
- $6
- Context
- 66K
- Intelligence
- 5.7
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Why people switch away from Mixtral 8x22B Instruct, and the model that fits each reason best.
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Top Mixtral 8x22B Instruct alternatives
Each model is scored against Mixtral 8x22B Instruct. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mixtral 8x22B Instruct Mistral | Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6 | Context66K | Intelligence5.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.40-80% | Output / 1M$2-67% | Context131K+100% | Intelligence9.2+61% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-80% | Output / 1M$2-67% | Context131K+100% | Intelligence9+58% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-80% | Output / 1M$2-67% | Context262K+300% | Intelligence8.6+51% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+25% | Output / 1M$10+67% | Context128K+95% | Intelligence8.4+47% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+25% | Output / 1M$10+67% | Context128K+95% | Intelligence7.7+35% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3+50% | Output / 1M$15+150% | Context200K+205% | Intelligence7.6+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 200K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6 | Context131K+100% | Intelligence7.6+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1-50% | Output / 1M$3-50% | Context131K+100% | Intelligence7.5+32% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.80-60% | Output / 1M$3.20-47% | Context300K+358% | Intelligence7+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.9x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 300K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6 | Context128K+95% | Intelligence5.8+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 128K context | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Mixtral 8x22B Instruct?
Mistral Medium 3.1 from Mistral ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $2 per 1M output tokens, compared with $6 for Mixtral 8x22B Instruct.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mixtral 8x22B Instruct?
Yes. Mistral Medium 3.1 charges $2 per 1M output tokens, versus $6 for Mixtral 8x22B Instruct.
Can I try Mixtral 8x22B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Mixtral 8x22B Instruct with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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